Summary: A story of two halves, showing the journey from where we are to where we are going. Professor Snape never wanted an apprentice; Hermione Granger never particularly wanted to be one. But as the old song says, you can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you just might find you get what you need. Rating for later chapters like WHOA.

Summary: His parting words to her echoed in Hermione’s ears, a solemn warning. “Think very carefully before you walk this path, Miss Granger. Severus Snape knew scarcely a moment’s happiness in this world. It may be your most ardent desire to bring him back to life, but at what cost?”

Summary: The trio has graduated, and Hermione is back at Hogwarts as Madam Pomfrey's assistant as part of her training to be a Mediwitch while the boys are off training to be Aurors. These are the letters they exchange.